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Learn the history and elements of the the Philosophy and Practice of Cyprianism in this unique class. Find out how the ancients used the Erotic Force in their Creative Process and discover how to apply it to your own life … Continue reading →

From “To the Venus de Milo” “For myself, the ancient masterpieces blend themselves in my memory with all the joys of my early manhood; or rather, the antique is my youth itself, which surges still in my heart and hides … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 22, is a Cyprian holiday simply called “Scandals”. It is a time to celebrate the saucy underbelly of our social construction. To think about why certain things cause a sensation – and cause some of our own. What … Continue reading →

In Cyprianism, Master’s Day is a day to recognize and honor the person you’ve chosen as an artistic (and spiritual) mentor. For me, though I am a writer, it is Auguste Rodin. I try to apply the things he said, … Continue reading →

“There is no truth more esoteric (hidden) than the truth of art.” That phrase has been resonating in my head over the last few weeks. On a recent walk I conjured a scenario where I was being interviewed by someone about … Continue reading →

“Truth leads, and ignorance follows in his train. Spirit blazes the trail, and matter follows behind. In the world today ideals live but a moment in their purity before the gathering hosts of darkness snuff out the gleaming spark. The … Continue reading →

“The world is always struggling to express itself,” he went on. “Most people are not capable of voicing their feelings. They depend on others. That is what genius is for. One man expresses their desires for them in music; another … Continue reading →

Cyprian Calendar/Zodiac

Cyprian Calendar

Breasts and Wine (Vinalia Rustica)August 19, 2017August 19 is a celebration of wine and the grape harvest held in honor of Venus. When celebrated as “An Affair of Breasts and Wine”, the ceremony works its way through an allegory of all three keys of Cyprianism. According to Cult of Aphrodite by Laurelei Black, “The Vinalia Rustica is a Roman celebration that…

Feast of St. BernardAugust 20, 2017August 20 is the feast day of Bernard of Clairvaux, consultant to the Knights Templar, who wrote the mystic rules of the order during the Council of Troyes in 1128.

PleasuriaSeptember 4, 2017

Theater of SevensSeptember 7, 2017The evening of September 7 is set aside for theatrical productions meant to allegorically explore the Sevens. In the Roman calendar, September was the seventh of ten months. Though the September of our Gregorian calendar does not directly correspond to the Roman September, modern Cyprianism still honors it as the seventh month, thus the seventh…